THE G EN CON'XIV coNvENTION
cAugusi- 1.5-16'61.981
PROGRAM at SCHEDULE OF EVENTS- U_WPARKSIDE
Oen Con' and -the Gen ConComyass Logo are registered Service marks of TSIZI-tobbics,Iac. THE GEN CON° XIV (about 150 yards south of the main com- GAME CONVENTION AND plex). TRADE SHOW The Student Union contains the two cam- AUGUST 13.16, 1981 pus cafeterias (one fast food type and a tra- INFORMATION BROCHURE ditional cafeteria), a 400 seat theatre, and a recreation room with a twelve lane bowling The Gen Con Game Convention is the alley, pool tables, ping pong tables, foosball We've taken the oldest in America, dating back to 1967, tables, and pinball machines. when a group of garners from the Milwau- Dungeons & Dragons game kee-Chicago area got together for a week- end devoted to nothing but gaming. They all Convention Registration out of the Dark Ages. enjoyed it so much that in 1968 they decid- ed to invite everyone for the fun; the result Fees was the Gen Con I Game Convention—a At the door, 4 days $15.00 one day event which, despite its short dura- At the door, 3 days $15.00 tion, drew hobbyists from both the East and At the door, 2 days $12.00 West Coasts, Texas and Canada. From that At the door, 1 day $ 7.00 beginning the Gen Con Game Fair has grown as a national convention year by year Upon paying the convention registration —and when the International Federation of fee you are entitled to: Wargaming was no longer able to sponsor 1. A color coded name tag (for identifica- the event, the LGTSA and then TSR Hob- tion and use in the Special Exhibitor Door bies, Inc. took over. The Gen Con conven- Prize Program). tion is still primarily a get-together for game 2. The right to freely circulate throughout hobbyists, a chance to meet old and new the convention during established conven- friends, play games, see what their fellow tion hours. enthusiasts are doing, and get a look at 3. A book of coupons good for redemp- new products from the manufacturers' ex- tion at any exhibitor's booth. hibits. It is all for YOUR diversion and Registration fees will be collected at the amusement. convention site at the Student Union En- trance (see maps). Visa and MasterCard will be accepted at the convention door. Once you have rgistered, it is important that you wear your color coded name tag at The Convention Site all times during the convention. Your name included. ©Mattel, Inc.'t 81 AlIRights Reserved tag allows you to register for tournaments, The 1981 site is again the University of receive door prizes from exhibitors, and use Introducing DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, mined by intriguing sound effects. Wisconsin-Parkside, near Kenosha, Wis- Computer Labyrinth Game from Mattel discount coupons at exhibitor booths. Con- To win you must discover and capture 1 consin. UW-Parkside is best reached by tak- Electronics. The game that combines the the Dragon's guarded treasure. But first, ventioneers who refuse to wear their name mysterious world of medieval fantasy with you must undertake a perilous journey ing Highway 1-94 to exit 339 (County E), then tags are only disrupting the convention and the excitement of electronic technology. through hidden mazes and secret taking "E" east for five miles to Highway 31 will be asked to leave, so your cooperation It's based on the original version of the labyrinths. (Green Bay Rd.). The campus is right across is appreciated. Conventioneers who lose DUNGEONS & DRAGONS' Game. It's an exciting and challenging game the highway. their name tags must report to the Conven- Only now, the Dungeon Master is a that will fuel your imagination for a long, The 700 acre campus is mostly a care- computer. And the game play is deter- tion Registration Area, where, for a $7.00 long time. fully preserved wildlife area which adjoins cover charge, it will be replaced with one the 500 acre Petrifying Springs County Park. labeled FIRST REPLACEMENT. If you find MATTEL ELECTROrlICS The campus facilities, however, are largely and turn in your original name tag at the contained in a quarter mile long mega-build- Convention Registration Area your $7.00 DUAGMONS et ing, which puts most of the available floor COMPUTER LABYRINTH GAME MOONS' will be refunded. Dungeons 6 Dragons' a a trademark owned by used under license from TSR Hobbies. Inc space for the convention under one roof. This unique setting has made Parkside a favorite among conventioneers. Come see Mattel Electronics at Booth #14—next to TSR Hobbies. The convention will use the five units of Coupons, Promotions & Drawings the mega-building—the Student Union, Mo- linaro Hall, Greenquist Hall, Wyllie Learning This year every person who registers at Center, and the Communication Arts Build- the convention will receive a book of ten ing—and the Physical Education Building discount coupons at no extra charge. Each
3 coupon will be good for $1.00 off a purchase Games & Events of $10.00 or more. These coupons will be ac- The spirit of the Red Baron lives on .... cepted by all exhibitors selling merchan- The Event Registration Area is located in dise in the Exhibit Area (yes, folks, that in- two rooms on the D-1 level (ground floor) of cludes new releases such as TSR's AD&DTM Molinaro Hall. Registration for events start- FIEND FOLIO tome). ing on Thursday or Friday will be in Moli- There are a few minor restrictions on the naro D-111, only tickets for Thursday or Fri- use of these coupons: day events will be available at this room. Tickets for other days, or refunds will not be 1. These coupons are non-transferable available in Molinaro D-111. Registration for and must have the redeeming convention- events starting on Saturday or Sunday will eer's name and badge number on them in be in Molinaro D-101, only tickets for Satur- order to be used. day or Sunday events will be available at 2. Only one coupon can be used per pur- this room. Tickets for other days, or refunds chase. will not be available in Molinaro D-101. 3. Only one coupon can be used per After you have registered for an event, dealer.* (In other words, make one big pur- please make a point of arriving at your chase rather than a series of $11.00 pur- event on time, even a little early. Latecom- chases.) ers may find their places taken! 4. The game auction will not accept cou- If after an event you are a winner, go to In- pons. formation #1 with the event judge to pick up Drawing of *The TSR booth will accept more than your prize, or ask the judge what you should Baron von Richthoten one coupon from conventioneers, providing do to receive your prize. by Darlene more than one purchase is made.
These coupons are the exhibitor's way of saying "thank you" for coming to the Gen Con XIV Game Convention. The convention committee hopes that you will make a point of visiting the Exhibit Area and take a look at what is happening in the gaming indus- Explanation of Game Experience Ratings try. To encourage all conventioneers to visit In order to ensure that the events you en- every booth in the Exhibit Area we have ex- ter will fit your gaming experience, we have panded our prize drawing. This year there included a Gaming Experience Rating with will be a drawing each day of the conven- each event description again this year. The tion. Approximately 60 numbers will be purpose of this rating is to provide a gauge drawn—each corresponding to the registra- for the complexity of an event. These rat- tion numbers on convention identification ings are as follows: badges. One of these numbers will be post- 1. No experience needed, younger play- ed at each exhibit. When a conventioneer ers welcome, rules will be taught. finds a booth with a posted number that 2. No experience needed, some maturity matches the number on his ID badge, he preferred, rules will be taught. will receive a small door prize of merchan- 3. General experience needed in games in the FIGHT IN THE SKIESTM Society: dise, or a gift certificate. Since there will be of this type, specific rules will be taught. a drawing every day the Exhibit Area is We're glad to be a part of all the many activities that make the Gen Con® convention 4. Experience needed in type of game the best one around. And we're doubly proud that our FIGHT IN THE SKIES games have open, the smart conventioneer will make a and period, specific rules will be taught. point of visiting every exhibit once a day. been a part of the action every single year since the first Gen Con® show — and this year 5. Players must be familiar with the is no exception. At the end of the convention, there will be game rules used. a grand prize drawing based on returned 6. Players must have considerable expe- questionnaires which are available at the rience with the game rules used. For information on the FITS Society or its newsletter, AERODROME, contact: registration tables and information booths. Just fill out the questionnaire and on the We hope that this system will allow you Mike Carr, 1271-D Wisconsin St., Lake Geneva, Wi 53147 last day of the convention you will be eligi- to use your time at the Gen Con XIV Game Don't miss the 1981 "Dawn Patrol" game: Saturday, August 15th, 7:30 AM ble for up to $100.00 in prizes. You need not Convention to your best advantage and en- be present to win. joyment. 4 Gen Con XIV Game Convention Broadsword Miniatures 86 Exhibitors Booth House of the Seven Dragons 87 (at presstime) Nos. Z & M Publishing 88-89 Discovery Games 90 Gorgonstar Publications 1 Adventure Gaming, Inc. 91 Pennhurst Distributors 2-5 Dimension Six Inc. 92-93 Balboa Game Company 6 Stone Castle 94 Precision Dice Co 7 Flying Buffalo 95-96 1 0 1 Dungeon Distributors 8-9 Fantasy & Hobby Sales 97-98 TSR z Board Craft 10 Palladium Books 99 SWS Games 11 WBF Enterprises 100 Miniature Figurines, Ltd. 12-13
Mattel Electronics 14 gt Fantasy Games Unlimited 15-17 8 co O 4 Metagaming 18-19 Friends of the qt Letters 20 MM. Iron Crown Enterprises 21-22 Gen Con XIV Game Convention Task Force Games 23 in Kabal Gaming Systems 24 The convention committee gratefully ac- Eon Products 25 knowledges the assistance provided by the SPI 26-27 following companies, and hopes that con- Archive Miniatures 28-29 ventioneers will drop by thse companies' WFF 'N PROOF Learning Games booths to show their appreciation also: co in Associates 30 Archive Miniatures • Broadsword Miniatures Judges Guild 31-33 CO Naois Publications 34 • Castle Creations • Chaosium, Inc. • DB Enterprises • Discovery Games • Dragon N The Armory 35, 48 2 in cQi Nova Game Designs 36-37 Publishing • Eon Products • FASA • Game Heritage USA 38-40 Designers' Workshop • Gamelords, Ltd. • 8 A Harry's House, Inc. 41 Gorgonstar Publications • Grenadier Models Zocchi & Associates 42-45 • Group One • Hippocrene Books, Inc. • The Chaosium 46-47 Iron Crown Enterprizes • Kabal Gaming 2 4 Stan Johansen Miniatures 49 Systems • TSR Hobbies, Inc. • Letters • DB Enterprises , 50 Mattel Electronics • Metagaming • Nova in A Polk's Model Craft Hobbies, Inc. 52-53 Game Design • Precision Dice Co. • Teka Fine Line Brushes • SPI • WFF 'N PROOF 03 Citadel USA 54 In Ral Partha Enterprises 55, 56, Learning Games Assoc. • Zocchi Distributors 68-69 6') Teka Fine Line Brushes, Inc 57 2 Grenadier Models 58-61 Hippocrene Books 62 Prize Donors '0 chi Group One 63-64 Game Designers Workshop 65-67 Prizes for the Gen Con XIV Game Con- Castle Creations 70 vention's independent events were donated Game Room Productions 71-72 by the following companies: Windmill Hobbies 73 In ,°2 Darlene 74 Archive Miniatures • The Armory • J L Gamelords, Ltd 75 Broadsword Miniatures • Chaosium, Inc. • Associated Adventure Products, Castle Creations • DB Enterprises • Inc. 76 Discovery Games • Dragon Publishing • Paranoia Press, Inc. 77 FASA • Grenadier Models • Group One • Martian Developments 78-79 Harry's House, Inc. • Iron Crown Enterprises FASA 80 • Kabal Gaming Systems • TSR Hobbies, Inc. Dragon Publishing 81-83 • Letters • Precision Dice Co. • Teka Fine Valiant Miniatures 84 Line Brushes • WFF 'N PROOF Learning Ta-Hr Miniatures 85 Games Associates • Valiant Miniatures 6 7 TOURNAMENT FEES 2. No conventioneer may display or carry $20.00-$30.00 per day The second campground is located at the weapons or weapon replicas of any sort. intersection of 1-94 and Highway 11. The fee for each tournament you enter is Wisconsin State law, Kenosha County law, Beach-Aire Motel, 1147 Sheridan Rd., Ke- Both of these campgrounds charge $5.00 one dollar unless otherwise noted. There and university policy prohibit the carrying of osha, WI (414) 552-8131 a day (with electricity) and $4.00 a day (with- are no other game fees. weaponry of any sort. Specifically prohibit- Bluebird Motel, 779 Sheridan Rd., Keno- out). Reservations are not accepted earlier Some events are free, and for such ed are any and all hand or shoulder weap- sha, WI (414) 552-8510 than a week in advance. games there will be no prize offered. All ons and their replicas, regardless of the ma- Bristol Motel, 4510 200th Ave. (Highway events shown on the master program in red terials from which they are made. 45), Bristol, WI (414)857-7911 will have free entry. Prohibited items will be confiscated by Easterday Motel, 2510 120th Ave. (1-94 the convention staff and held until after the Frontage Rd.), Kenosha, WI (414) 859-3020 REFRESHMENTS & MEALS convention closes. Elks Lodge #756, 5706 8th AVe., Kenosha, WI (414) 859-3020; Elk club members or Food for conventioneers will be available Elk club member sponsored only. right at the convention, at reasonable cost. OPEN GAMING Glyholm Motel, 1507 Sheridan Rd., Keno- For those who desire further recommen- Independent Sellers sha, WI (414) 551-7230 dations for food service in the surrounding The term "open gaming" simply refers to Motel Interstate, Intersection of 1-94 and area, the following list is provided: games for which there is no planned prize No company or individual may sell mer- Highway 142, Kenosha, WI (414) 859-2221 or those which are spontaneous, unsched- chandise, services, distribute handbills, or Paul's Motel, 1033 Highway 41 (1-94), Ra- Elegant uled events. Despite the many scheduled solicit funds on the convention site except cine, WI (414) 886-3830 with the sanction of the Gen Con® XIV Oage Thnomsen's, 2227 60th St., Keno- events, much of Gen Con will be open gam- Red Oaks Motel, 1098 Sheridan Rd., Ke- sha 657-9314 ing. Some open games will have prizes Game Convention. Sellers must restrict nosha, WI (414) 552-8333 their business to the areas and times set Camelot, 1201 Douglas Ave., Racine available to the winners, but tournament Seeker Motel, 1700 Durand Ave., Racine, 637-9231 fees will not be charged. forth by the convention committee, and WI (414) 637.8555 listed elsewhere in this brochure. Bartley House, 1212 58th St., Kenosha Seven Mile Motel, 8205 Highway 41 (1-94), 658-1966 Racine, WI (414) 835-2622 Travelers Inn Motel & Campground, 14017 Convenient Lodging & Accommodations Durand Ave. (1-94 and Highway 11), Racine, INFORMATION AND EMERGENCY WI (414) 878-2458 Village Inn Pancake House, 3619 30th NUMBERS The Gen Con XIV Gaming Convention Ave., Kenosha 652-2026 does not have the facilities for dorm space Over $30.00 per day Casa Capri, 2129 Birch Rd., Kenosha During the convention, information may be at the convention site. All the motels and 551-7171 obtained at Information #1, a booth on the motor inns mentioned in this list, some of Clayton House, 5005 Washington Ave., Chancery Pub & Restaurant, 6430 Wash- concourse of Greenquist Hall. The staff which compare very favorably in price to Racine, WI (414) 637-7911 ington Ave., Racine 632-8866 there will answer questions and post mes- dorms, are within 10 miles of the conven- Holiday Inn, 5125 6th Ave., Kenosha, WI sages to convention staff members and tion site and most are served by public tran- (414) 637-9311 Around-The-Clock conventioneers. sit. The motels printed in red will be visited Howard Johnson's Motor Inn, Intersec- by one of the convention shuttle buses,. tion 1-94 and Highway 50, Kenosha, WI Sambo's, 4305 52nd, Kenosha 654-8011 once in the morning and once, in the eve- (414) 857-2311 Denny's, 5501 Washington Ave., Racine ning. Racine Motor Inn, 535 Main St., Racine, 637-9170 WI (414) 633-3551 Costume Under $20.00 per day Shore Acres Motel, 749 Sheridan Rd., Ke- There are many fine eating establish- nosha, WI (414) 552-8355 ments in Racine and Kenosha, and to list Many conventioneers have attended past Big Leif's Hotel and Bowling Lanes, 1351 White Brick Motel, 973 Sheridan Rd., Ke- them all would take several pages. Thus, Gen Con Game Conventions in costume. State St., Racine, WI (414) 633-0014. No nosha, WI (414) 552-8244 the above is only a representative cross- While such garb does add additional color reservations. section. For further directions or alternate and novelty to the convention, care must be Country Inn Motel, 5828 Douglas Ave., suggestions, ask at information booth #1. exercised so that this practice neither mars Racine, WI (414) 639-1191 the image of the Hobby nor causes difficul- Esmond Motel, Highway 45, Union Grove, ties for the convention staff. WI (414) 878-2060 Camping Free Shuttle Bus Service Please follow these guidelines for cos- Hotel Plaza, 5711 7th Ave., Kenosha, WI tume. (414) 654-5429 There are two campgrounds fairly close This year the convention will have a free 1. No uniform insignia, medal, helmet, Motel 32, 9801 Sheridan Rd., Racine, WI to the convention site. The closest is Jack- shuttle bus going to each of the motels etc. of any military unit in existence after (414) 694-4160 son Park, which is located on the northern marked in red in the Lodging & Accommo- January 1st, 1900 will be allowed on the Seven Oaks Motel, 7821 120th Ave., Ken- border of Petrifying Springs County Park— dations section of this brochure. Exact convention site. However, if you are current- osha, WI (414) 694-4271 on Highway 31, just one mile north of Coun- schedules will be posted at the motels list- ly a member of the armed services, you may Y.M.C.A., 725 Lake Ave., Racine, WI (414) ty E. The phone number of Jackson Park is ed. So ask at the front desk when you come wear your proper uniform. 634-1994 (414) 552-8041. in.
8 9
PARKING, TRAFFIC AND LAW ENFORCEMENT:
Pursuant to authority vested in the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin - Parkside by the Regents of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, parking at Parkside is limited to Comm-Arts, Union, Tallent and Phy Ed lots in those designated areas where parking is permitted.
General Parking Information:
A. Parking is not permitted on the perimeter or cross hatch markings of any lot. B. Reserved and Physically Disabled spaces in the lots are restricted as posted at all times C. There is no parking on Inner or Outer Loop Roads at any time. D. Parking meters are in effect during the hours posted on the meters. E. Parking is permitted only within the marked stalls of lots and not on X-hatches. F. When parking in a parking lot be sure that you park between the lines and not on the lines. G. Motorcycles, motor scooters, motor bikes, etc. are to be parked only in designated areas in the parking lots. H. Parking areas of the lots designated as "Mini-Car Parking" arefor use only by vehicles that are no larger than 15 feet in length. A vehicle that is larger than 15 feet in length and parked in "Mini-Car Parking" areas will be ticketed. I. A permit authorizing brief parking in service areas and loading zones to load and unload, may be obtained by Gen Con dealers and judges from the Campus Security Department, but must be requested through a PAW Staff Member. J. The right is reserved to close any parking area for University purposes. Advance notice will be given when practical. o K. The driver of a motor vehicle is responsible for finding a legal parking space. Lack of space in any lot is not considered a valid reason for violation of regulations. Any changes, errors or ommissions on the map shall not relieve the vehicle operator of responsibility for parking in a legal parking space. L. The University assumes no liability for loss or damage to any vehicle or contents thereof while parked on campus.
Traffic Regulations:
A. The motor vehicle laws of Wisconsin are in effect on University property. B. The speed limit on campus is 15 mph unless otherwise stated. C. Pedestrians shall be given right-of-way at all crosswalks. D. Motor vehicles are not allowed on any sidewalks for any reason. E. Inner Loop Road is a one-way access road for the University. Going the wrong way on this road is a traffic violation. F. Motor vehicle accidents on campus should be reported to the Campus Security Department in Tallent Hall.
Enforcement:
Parking on University lands is subject to the provisons of sec. UWS 18.05 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, as amended above. Vehicles parked in violation of these regulations may be immobilized or towed and stored at the owner's expense. Campus Security regularly patrols the lots to enforce parking regulations. NOTICE: The full-time officers employed by Campus Security are sworn State Police Officers and are required by law to enforce all Wisconsin State, Kenosha County and University of Wisconsin — Parkside laws.
P3 Of fl tli *--* A/ 0- ' `< CD 0--, =6 41 CA = < Co A/ •- 4, CI, CI, 1 -P. cD 0 41 164" <0 <1 oo 1-, <-1- 1-•• et• =6 = : . • Hth 11 is/ ts< •n• 1H ...• 111 +-4, ,1 5 cD 0 *--• 1--1 SW * 'XJ a) a) 5 to ro ri • M ,cs 0-t a th =0 1-1* • C/)
— H -...4 X 1-*• 11 1St NO N `< • <1 ,1 =6 41 't, •; ',,,SkrgY, TikrX,.. .4k .1 cri n =0$ 41> Ili n • pr tou ei r-b (-) i--.• rrl 10 s•-• I-i r-k o < • (ft t-** Ai ..-. i--.• 1 • Z (r* r-1 O -.-, • 1= V< %..• 1.1 I • fit flo t15' 00 0 P• Z • tZ 0 •••3 D. •1=. 01 isi 01
z Cl) rt z e 4 r+ 0 > to 0 10 tv CD 5 C/) 41 -4 Ca ,1 deuu •Cn co =. slo /-1 c..o • r+- C--, 0 1--e 41:$ 0 •-• s 0 P> 11 134 C) 1 o • P I-. Z 4-1 C> cr TA 0- rt. `•<